Lisa's answer is right on!
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Medications are always coded for their classification not for why they are
given. I was best told the reasoning is that the medication does not know why
it is given. Such as Elavil for neuropathy- it will not change the side
effects since it is given for neurapthy instead of depression.
Lisa
In a message dated 3/9/2004 7:41:49 PM Mountain Standard Time,
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Good Monday Morning.....
>
> Or is that an oxymoron? My Mondays are the pits with all the weekend
stuff
> that's happened. My helper has gone on to another job, and now I have to
> find and train another assistant. So, enough of my early morning
> whining!!!!
>
> I know we've discussed this subject before, but now that I'm brain dead, I
> need another lesson. When Benedryl is used as a hypnotic, do I code
> section O as hypnotic use or ignore it since it is an antihistamine?
>
> Thanks for all your help over the years. It has made my job so much
easier,
> not only with the needed answers, but also the support of all you mds
> coordinators out there.
>
> June Bradford, RN
>
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